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George Lackie envelope note, 27 May 1914

Envelope

Addressed to Geordie Lackie during an engagement at the Pavilion Theatre, Mossend, this envelope carries a handwritten verse celebrating his bagpipe playing.

Object details

Object type
Envelope
Production date
May 1914
Dimensions
8.6 x 11.8 cm
Museum number
650(26)

Source collection
Local History Centre Poster Collection, Dundee Central Library

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The object’s story

Object Description

Blank on reverse.

Donated by Gwen Whyte, who inherited them from her late aunt, who had been a neighbour of Lackie’s in Balmore Street, Dundee.

Transcription

To
Mr Geordie Lackie in Mossend

Convey this letter postie, from a friend
He is there at the Pavilion
Playing bagpipes to the million
Who nightly doth that famous house attend.

 

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